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Boat hire in the UK is a unique, relaxing way to explore over 3,000 miles of historic canals, rivers and waterways. Boats—ranging from narrowboats to wide-beam barges—are available across England, Scotland, and Wales, with no experience needed and full training provided. Modern amenities, flexible rental periods, and a range of prices make it accessible for families, couples, and groups. Popular bases include Bath, Trevor, Great Haywood, and Wootton Wawen. Cruising at 3-4 mph, boaters enjoy scenic routes, waterside pubs, and hidden countryside, making canal holidays a memorable alternative to traditional travel.

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Boat Hire
#1 Rated Boat Hire on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Ellerbeck Narrowboats

Chorley, Lancs. Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Boat Hire
#2 Rated Boat Hire on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Snaygill Boats

Skipton Road Bradley, Skipton BD20 9HA.

" Canal holidays and Day Boat Hire on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in the scenic Yorkshire Dales"

Boat Hire
#3 Rated Boat Hire on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Shire Cruisers

The Wharf, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2AG.

  • Accessible Entrance
Boat Hire
#4 Rated Boat Hire on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Canal Boat Cruises

Riley Green Marina, Bolton Rd, Hoghton PR5 0SP

Boat Hire
#5 Rated Boat Hire on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Silsden Canal Boat Hire

Canal Wharfe, Elliott St, Silsden, Keighley BD20 0DE.

  • Winter Hire
Hire Company
#6 Rated Boat Hire on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

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PO Box 324 Shipley, BD18 9DP